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[Redneckerz]

Reminder: Halo 4. You guys have zero standards.

There are different ways to close your account, Magaman.

 

[PleaseWaitStation4]

Full-on complex combat situations are what will demonstrate what we can determine is an improvement or not.

 

[Kagey K]

kinda looks unfinished?

Game that isn’t out for another 8 months or so isn’t finished?

Tell me more.

 

[hard_boiled]

Big win if you ask me from what we saw last year - from February's Inside Infinite update focusing on the world of Halo Infinite/Zeta Halo and Design, so mostly environmental stuff. - https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/inside-infinite-february-202.

Behold. 4K Ingame on PC.

It looks exactly the same???? (Jk! Looking a wee bit better!)

 

[Nhranaghacon]

I'm an Xbox fan and love halo.

I think all the screenshots looked great....

Up until I closely examined them - has anyone else noticed the amount of conceptual chalk art/What seems to be conceptual art overlaying/blending into some of the screenshots shown?

Anyone?

There isn't a consistency across images and in particular, the needle on the pine trees - some look chalked in, or mixed atop a conceptual art overlay... but others are highly detailed.

In one image, when looking at the tree line, then gazing towards the cliffs to the right - the conceptual art seems to be blended into the cliffside as well, and in some parts you see highly detailed textures.

It's as if the texture artist is plucking textures from concept art, drawn from conceptual chalk/thickly brushed concept art pieces... and meshing it together with the actual game assets.

Some of the trees in the distance, nay - many... are atrocious, awful and look as if they've been mixed/photoshopped with even worse conceptual art pieces.

I'm pro Xbox, a fan of good graphics too however - and I've seen far better on last gen - so I know Halo is capable of looking far better but for now

what gives with handing gamers photo's seemingly utilizing a blend of conceptual painted art overlaid atop and blended into actual in game screenshots.

Or perhaps they are just plainly using conceptual art for most texture derivatives. Which would be a jarring way to communicate Halo is going to use a mixed art style and filters across assets.

Visual Issues that I as a fan of both Xbox, and Halo... (and next gen graphics) have taken the time to highlight

However I do realize the game has essentially been 'restarted' I think a lot of these issues in fact communicate a partially mixed artstyle, and we haven't heard otherwise.

 

[Flutta]

Killzone 2 from PS3 era looks better, imagine that.

 

[Kagey K]

I'm an Xbox fan and love halo.

I think all the screenshots looked great....

Up until I closely examined them - has anyone else noticed the amount of conceptual chalk art/What seems to be conceptual art overlaying/blending into some of the screenshots shown?

Anyone?

There isn't a consistency across images and in particular, the needle on the pine trees - some look chalked in, or mixed atop a conceptual art overlay... but others are highly detailed.

In one image, when looking at the tree line, then gazing towards the cliffs to the right - the conceptual art seems to be blended into the cliffside as well, and in some parts you see highly detailed textures.

It's as if the texture artist is plucking textures from concept art, drawn from conceptual chalk/thickly brushed concept art pieces... and meshing it together with the actual game assets.

Some of the trees in the distance, nay - many... are atrocious, awful and look as if they've been mixed/photoshopped with even worse conceptual art pieces.

I'm pro Xbox, a fan of good graphics too however - and I've seen far better on last gen - so I know Halo is capable of looking far better but for now

what gives with handing gamers photo's seemingly utilizing a blend of conceptual painted art overlaid atop in blended into actual in game screenshots.

Or perhaps they are just plainly using conceptual art for most texture derivatives. Which would be a jarring way to communicate Halo is going to use a mixed art style and filters across assets.

Visual Issues that I as a fan of both Xbox, and Halo... (and next gen graphics) have taken the time to highlight

However I do realize the game has essentially been 'restarted' I think a lot of these issues in fact communicate a partially mixed artstyle, and we haven't heard otherwise.

Halo fans are the best and the worst at the same time.

Picking through a moving trailer shows just how much they want to absorb every detail and every Easter egg, but at the same time they can nitpick anything to death.

I love to see it.

Its something you don’t really see from fans of other games.

 

[Robb]

Looks great. I didn't think the environments looked bad to begin with though.

 

[turtlepowa]

I came for the low energy shit posts and I wasn't disappointed

The die hard fanboys never disappoint. Spencer could proclaim world peace and that MS cured cancer + covid and the warriors would be like "But the unemployed in the arms and pharmaceutical industry".

 

[[Sigma]]

Looks better than before at least. Want to see it in action tho.

 

[Derktron]

kinda looks unfinished?

Well no shit, the game is being developed still.

 

[thicc_girls_are_teh_best]

looks better but still arguably worse than Shadowfall

Subjectively they may both be sci-fi but they are very different types of sci-fi. In terms of tone if compared to actual sci-fi shows, Shadowfall would be to 2004 Battlestar Galactica what Halo Infinite (seemingly) is to Babylon 5.

 

[baphomet]

It looks much better than the reveal, but man that VRS is still really ugly.

 

[thicc_girls_are_teh_best]

Nice improvement; they still have some ways to go in polishing the visuals but the overall aesthetic looks reigned in and more cohesive than what was shown back in July.

 

[Come On Tars]

Looks better and I am stoked for open world Halo gameplay. My personal favorite Halo campaign level other than Silent Cartographer was "Halo" and this just looks like that level on a grand scale. Some of the assets do have a look like they are still loading in. Like they are the distant models

 

[KingdomHeartsFan]

The guns actually have detail on them and don't look like plastic toys. See what happens when you don't accept mediocrity?

 

[Nhranaghacon]

Per my last post with screenshot descriptions, After really... reallllllly...... considering what I'm combing over.

Most of the asset's look considerably worse than last gen videogames and assets.

Last gen games and assets... all of which have higher fidelity, higher poly counts, better textures and look on the whole completely next gen (screenshots from well into last gen look next gen) compared to what Halo is showing off.

What in the world.

It's as if Microsoft is saying 'We are going to say to the world, we can ensure our flagship game performs graphically worse and still be the biggest baddest on the block in the console war. In fact, we can restart dev on this game and effectively ensure our game REMAINS graphically inferior - and people will still buy our product and we will still dominate'

Seriously...

Unless they plan on fixing things.

 

[BigLee74]

Looks like Halo?

I’m pretty sure it would have looked similar to this at the last reveal...it’s just clearly a different area on the map.

Just release it already!

 

[mxbison]

Looks good but doesn't mean anything until we see it gameplay footage.

 

[rofif]

Reminder: Halo 4. You guys have zero standards.

if You think this looks better, you are crazy

 

[ozz ex machina]

God damn I cannot fucking wait for this game. Still unsure if I will MKB on 1440p 144hz or controller in 4k 120hz.

 

[cireza]

Looks good.

 

[GymWolf]

I like the textures on the mountains.

Lol this reminds me of when i was impressed by halo 1 rocks textures

 

[Leyasu]

It looks good

But well, its some handpicked screenshots running at the best settings possible on PC.

I'll make judgement when I see it running on Series X again in order to compare it to old footage.

Until then, I remain sceptical

This is where I am.

It is a big improvement, but I want to see the XsX version.

I still think that they will give the grfx another overhaul next year.

 

[McCheese]

if You think this looks better, you are crazy

It looks almost as good and it's 10 years old.

10 years

 

[Bernkastel]

Killzone 2 from PS3 era looks better, imagine that.

People think they can consider random shit they made up as fact. Imagine that.

 

[Bernd Lauert]

See kids, this is why lighting is so important.

 

[GnomeChimpsky]

I'm an Xbox fan and love halo.

I think all the screenshots looked great....

Up until I closely examined them - has anyone else noticed the amount of conceptual chalk art/What seems to be conceptual art overlaying/blending into some of the screenshots shown?

Anyone?

There isn't a consistency across images and in particular, the needle on the pine trees - some look chalked in, or mixed atop a conceptual art overlay... but others are highly detailed.

In one image, when looking at the tree line, then gazing towards the cliffs to the right - the conceptual art seems to be blended into the cliffside as well, and in some parts you see highly detailed textures.

It's as if the texture artist is plucking textures from concept art, drawn from conceptual chalk/thickly brushed concept art pieces... and meshing it together with the actual game assets.

Some of the trees in the distance, nay - many... are atrocious, awful and look as if they've been mixed/photoshopped with even worse conceptual art pieces.

I'm pro Xbox, a fan of good graphics too however - and I've seen far better on last gen - so I know Halo is capable of looking far better but for now

what gives with handing gamers photo's seemingly utilizing a blend of conceptual painted art overlaid atop and blended into actual in game screenshots.

Or perhaps they are just plainly using conceptual art for most texture derivatives. Which would be a jarring way to communicate Halo is going to use a mixed art style and filters across assets.

Visual Issues that I as a fan of both Xbox, and Halo... (and next gen graphics) have taken the time to highlight

However I do realize the game has essentially been 'restarted' I think a lot of these issues in fact communicate a partially mixed artstyle, and we haven't heard otherwise.

 

[Bonfires Down]

Some low polygon geometry, but this is more than good enough for a 60 fps open world (?) game. Now to make sure the gameplay is top notch.

 

[Bernkastel]

Listen to me crying

Listen to me crying more

Troll. Ignore my threads and posts. I won't be here long.

 

[Shmunter]

I like it.

 

[baphomet]

The guns actually have detail on them and don't look like plastic toys. See what happens when you don't accept mediocrity?

Unfortunately the gun looks like the only thing actually rendering at 4k in that image.

 

[cyberheater]

Looks great. I like the art style. Not hyper realistic. A certain painterly quality.

 

[UnNamed]

Is this a joke post?

 

[Fart Knight]

GotG

 

[Exanthus]

I'm an Xbox fan and love halo.

I think all the screenshots looked great....

Up until I closely examined them - has anyone else noticed the amount of conceptual chalk art/What seems to be conceptual art overlaying/blending into some of the screenshots shown?

Anyone?

There isn't a consistency across images and in particular, the needle on the pine trees - some look chalked in, or mixed atop a conceptual art overlay... but others are highly detailed.

In one image, when looking at the tree line, then gazing towards the cliffs to the right - the conceptual art seems to be blended into the cliffside as well, and in some parts you see highly detailed textures.

It's as if the texture artist is plucking textures from concept art, drawn from conceptual chalk/thickly brushed concept art pieces... and meshing it together with the actual game assets.

Some of the trees in the distance, nay - many... are atrocious, awful and look as if they've been mixed/photoshopped with even worse conceptual art pieces.

I'm pro Xbox, a fan of good graphics too however - and I've seen far better on last gen - so I know Halo is capable of looking far better but for now

what gives with handing gamers photo's seemingly utilizing a blend of conceptual painted art overlaid atop and blended into actual in game screenshots.

Or perhaps they are just plainly using conceptual art for most texture derivatives. Which would be a jarring way to communicate Halo is going to use a mixed art style and filters across assets.

Visual Issues that I as a fan of both Xbox, and Halo... (and next gen graphics) have taken the time to highlight

However I do realize the game has essentially been 'restarted' I think a lot of these issues in fact communicate a partially mixed artstyle, and we haven't heard otherwise.

 

[M1chl]

kinda looks unfinished?

Work in progress, it's in the bottom of that same screen : D

 

[Negotiator101]

Looking very impressive and it's only going to improve, but still need to see character models for the full picture.

 

[Negotiator101]

Look way better now, so excited to play it

It's crazy that the weather changes everything

This is beautiful! TOD lighting, real-time weather but not a fully open world makes this incredible! I feel this could be the best Halo ever, it's all starting to come together I feel.

 

[MonarchJT]

Per my last post with screenshot descriptions, After really... reallllllly...... considering what I'm combing over.

Most of the asset's look considerably worse than last gen videogames and assets.

Last gen games and assets... all of which have higher fidelity, higher poly counts, better textures and look on the whole completely next gen (screenshots from well into last gen look next gen) compared to what Halo is showing off.

What in the world.

It's as if Microsoft is saying 'We are going to say to the world, we can ensure our flagship game performs graphically worse and still be the biggest baddest on the block in the console war. In fact, we can restart dev on this game and effectively ensure our game REMAINS graphically inferior - and people will still buy our product and we will still dominate'

Seriously...

Unless they plan on fixing things.

ok now go to rewatch state of play again...and continue to cry warrior

 

[Negotiator101]

It looks exactly the same???? (Jk! Looking a wee bit better!)

So wrong, it looks loads better! A bit of free advice, when you say silly things people won't take your comments seriously.

 

[Black_Stride]

Reminder: Halo 4. You guys have zero standards.

Bye!

On topic.
Im liking the progress so far.
Look good but if im honest I just want some new Halo even if this game released in its gameplay reveal state I would have still played the shit out of it.

 

[FastOrc]

That looks a lot better, really looking forward to this now.

 

[Armorian]

kinda looks unfinished?

VRS?

 

[futurama78]

Looking bungie-esque

 

[Negotiator101]

kinda looks unfinished?

It kinda looks unfinished? How you work that one out Sherlock? I bow to your powers of perception

 

[sinnergy]

It kinda looks unfinished? How you work that one out Sherlock? I bow to your powers of perception

Yeah we have real geniuses here .

Most trailers used for promotional purposes in the movie industry use work in progress assets, transformers 2 revenge of the fallen is one of them , the scene with devastator walking in the mine was totally unfinished.. but used ..

The same with most digital work .. why would video games be any different?

 

[Gatox]

Wait, so an unfinished game kinda looks unfinished.....WOW THATS AMAZING INSIGHT!!!!!

Looks a lot better now, coming along nicely. Love that it has TOD, I wonder if that will be an option for the online game creation?

 

[shubik]

Looks improved. But let´s wait for some real gameplay before we hype it up again. I don´t think the improvements overall will be mindblowing.

 

[Loope]

I'm an Xbox fan and love halo.

I think all the screenshots looked great....

Up until I closely examined them - has anyone else noticed the amount of conceptual chalk art/What seems to be conceptual art overlaying/blending into some of the screenshots shown?

Anyone?

There isn't a consistency across images and in particular, the needle on the pine trees - some look chalked in, or mixed atop a conceptual art overlay... but others are highly detailed.

In one image, when looking at the tree line, then gazing towards the cliffs to the right - the conceptual art seems to be blended into the cliffside as well, and in some parts you see highly detailed textures.

It's as if the texture artist is plucking textures from concept art, drawn from conceptual chalk/thickly brushed concept art pieces... and meshing it together with the actual game assets.

Some of the trees in the distance, nay - many... are atrocious, awful and look as if they've been mixed/photoshopped with even worse conceptual art pieces.

I'm pro Xbox, a fan of good graphics too however - and I've seen far better on last gen - so I know Halo is capable of looking far better but for now

what gives with handing gamers photo's seemingly utilizing a blend of conceptual painted art overlaid atop and blended into actual in game screenshots.

Or perhaps they are just plainly using conceptual art for most texture derivatives. Which would be a jarring way to communicate Halo is going to use a mixed art style and filters across assets.

Visual Issues that I as a fan of both Xbox, and Halo... (and next gen graphics) have taken the time to highlight

However I do realize the game has essentially been 'restarted' I think a lot of these issues in fact communicate a partially mixed artstyle, and we haven't heard otherwise.

Damn, is this your day job? I've seen less effort on building structures meetings, when trying to discuss design problems. That is almost a presentation. Quicky send it to 343i. I suppose the people working there will be thrilled that their work in progress i being scrutinized on a forum with this passion.